Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, Virginia
Senior Associate, Cyber Threat Detection (Security Testing)
Capital One's Cyber Organization is a fast-paced, dynamic environment committed to enabling and securing the business. Our Cyber Operations & Intelligence division is searching for an experienced Individual Contributor (IC), Senior Associate to contribute to our Threat Detection Alert Testing team. In this role, you will be responsible for solving hard problems using cutting edge technology in the areas of security testing, engineering, alert development, and monitoring.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Emphasis of this position will be in testing MITRE ATT&CK techniques with a security testing/pentesting methodology
Utilize offensive security concepts to testing known malicious cybersecurity techniques
Strategize and implement best practices to detect malicious activity in a fast-paced, ever-changing technology environment.
Lead the remediation efforts for tested techniques and identify coverage gaps
Understand the business drivers of the enterprise and partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure robust monitoring and expanded coverage across our hosts, networks, and applications.
Collaborate with operation teams to build novel detections, establish repeatable processes, and drive automation for containment and remediation activities.
Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate alerts and conduct continuous testing.
Demonstrate a deep knowledge of adversary techniques and emerging threats that could adversely impact business activities
Respond to inquiries from regulatory entities, risk management and audit teams, providing clear and complete documentation of procedures and workflows
Encourage continued innovation and improvement in how we apply the intelligence lifecycle.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Python programming experience
Familiarity with Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) tools
Ability to automate infrastructure development with Tensorflow, Ansible, etc.
Experience working in a highly regulated industry with increased oversight
Outstanding customer service and stakeholder management
Experience with data analysis, and security event and incident management platforms
Must be able to apply independent judgment
Experience working in a security operation center
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 1.5 years of experience in Information Technology or Cyber Security
At least 3 years of pentesting or offensive security experience
At least 1 year of experience using Security Information and Event Management technologies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
4+ years of experience in offensive security
3+ years of experience researching cybersecurity threats
1+ years of experience in transforming a threat detection capability
1+ years of experience testing MITRE ATT&CK techniques manually
Ability to automate execution of known adversary tactics
Experience working with cyber threat intelligence and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website (https://www.capitalonecareers.com/benefits) . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
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